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Road to Artist Point closes, Mt. Baker Ski Area hiring for season

Road to Artist Point closes, Mt. Baker Ski Area hiring for season

Photo courtesy WSDOT North. Photo: Saga Communications


NORTH CASCADES, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – It’s official. The road to Artist Point is now closed.

WSDOT says the final 2.7 miles of the Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) from Heather Meadows up to Artist Point closed for the winter on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 8 a.m.

The road will remain open up to that point throughout the winter season for recreationalists, but drivers should monitor road conditions.

Meanwhile, the Mount Baker Ski Area says NOAA is forecasting colder, wetter weather for the North Cascades this winter.

Applications are open now for jobs at the ski area and Midweek Passes for skiers and snowboarders are on sale until Friday, Oct. 25.

The view of Mount Shuksan from Canuck’s Delux at the Mount Baker Ski Area. Photographer: Adam Smith

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